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Ship Recycling, a challenging aspect on the conscience of shipping, is finally being addressed by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). The MEPC convened its 58th meeting and, amongst others, approved the…

The government of Malta is to extend its call for expressions of interest in the privatisation of Malta Shipyards by a week, until 3 November. The call is being extended in view…

A new private Chinese shipbuilder, Jiangsu Xiangshui Suncia Shipbuilding Industry, has confirmed it has exited the newbuild sector having failed to secure refund. The yard which was founded last year aimed to…

Singapore-based Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) is looking at options to expand its operations in Brazil to benefit from an expanded rig demand in the country over the next few years.The…

Hanwha Group was chosen by South Korea's state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) as the preferred bidder for a controlling stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. Chung In-Sung, deputy governor of the…

Dubai Drydocks World (DDW), the ship repair, conversion and building subsidiary of Dubai World, has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in a Chinese shipyard for $55 million. The acquisition will be…

Trade union members at Appledore Shipyard in the UK say they want the same money as workers at other Babcock International-owned yards involved in Britain's new aircraft carriers. The Appledore yard is…

Havyard Solstrand shipyard in Norway has filed for bankruptcy after the banks removed their funding. The yard, which is owned 80% by the Havyard Group is fighting for its long term future…

South Korea's steelmaker POSCO may be able to join a fresh bidding for Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering if a prime bidder is not chosen later this week, the chief of Korea…

Drydocks World, a unit of Dubai World, will develop a $300 million marine services centre on Indonesia's Batam Island as the company expands its ship repair and fabrication business in Southeast Asia.…